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2nd candidate enters HD 45 race

by Walter Pierce

Jean-Paul Coussan, a Lafayette attorney and partner at the real estate title company Andrus Boudreaux, has announced his intention to replace popular term-limited state Rep. Joel Robideaux.

Jean-Paul Coussan

Still two years out from the contest a second candidate has announced he will run in the state House District 45 election. Jean-Paul Coussan, a Lafayette attorney and partner at the real estate title company Andrus Boudreaux, has announced his intention to replace popular term-limited state Rep. Joel Robideaux.

The civically engaged Coussan is an STM and LSU alumnus who was recently named one of The Daily Advertisers Top 20 Under 40. The married father of two is also a Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce board member and has served five years on the Cajundome Commission.

Coussan joins fellow Republican André Comeaux in making early announcements for the seat.